A Hiker’s Guide on How to Use a Compass
When visiting the Great Outdoors, it’s often tempting to leave the trail and venture into the unknown. However, once you’ve stepped off the road, the scenery can quickly start looking the same everywhere..
How to Choose a Sleeping Pad: Our Buying Guide
Why do you get cold when sleeping in a tent? While the surrounding air is a factor, the majority of your body heat is actually lost through the ground you are laying on..
Our Sleeping Bag Buying Guide: What to Know and How to Choose
The sleeping bag is your blanket away from home. It is responsible for insulating you from the surrounding air and for maintaining your body temperature. Not all sleeping bags are the same, so let’s see what the differences are and how to choose one..
How to Deal with Ticks While Hiking and Camping
No matter how careful you are, ticks are something that any hiker will eventually have to deal with. Given that an encounter is almost inevitable, how do you reduce those chances and get rid of the tick once it’s turned you into dinner?
How to Choose the Perfect Footwear Size: Hiking Shoes Guide
Choosing the perfect size for your footwear is arguably more important than the footwear itself, but how do you know which size you need?
How to Choose the Right Hiking Footwear for Any Trail
Having the appropriate footwear can mean the difference between a great trip or a sore and blister filled nightmare. But choosing the right pair of shoes and socks for your feet might not be as straightforward as it sounds..
Knife Profiles and Grinds: What Kind of Blade is That?
When we first started buying knives to use both at home and outdoors, we very often based our purchase on the looks of the knife above everything else. It wasn’t long before we learned how small differences in the design could make a huge difference..
How We Choose our Favourite Outdoor Knives
A good outdoor’s knife is your best friend on the trail. It will prep your food, provide you with wood for a fire and might save your life if things go south. Pick a bad one though, and you’re in for some serious pain..
How to Choose the Best Reusable Water Bottle for Every Adventure
A good reusable water bottle is an essential part of any adventurer's kit and, as any item you carry with you around the world, needs to be chosen carefully..